Targeted Violence and the Rise of Antisemitism | Monitoring Antisemitism Worldwide

On October 27, 2018, white supremacist Robert Bowers murdered 11 congregants and wounded 2 others in a shooting spree at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Bowers is reported to have yelled, “All Jews must die!” during his assault. A review of his social media posts showcased his virulent hatred of Jews and his white supremacist beliefs. The attack was the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history.1